The Course Of Empire: Neo-Classical Culture In New South Wales 1788-1860
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Dixon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This academic work chronicles the profound influence of Neo-Classical culture on the nascent society of New South Wales between 1788 and 1860. Robert Dixon meticulously details how European aesthetic and intellectual traditions shaped the architecture, art, and social structures of the early Australian colony. The book presents a compelling argument for the enduring legacy of these classical ideals in a new world setting, illustrating their adaptation and transformation. It uncovers the complex interplay between imperial ambition and cultural transplantation, offering a nuanced understanding of Australia's foundational period. This scholarly analysis provides essential insights into the cultural landscape of colonial Australia, revealing the sophisticated underpinnings of its development.
Author: Robert Dixon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good, ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This academic work chronicles the profound influence of Neo-Classical culture on the nascent society of New South Wales between 1788 and 1860. Robert Dixon meticulously details how European aesthetic and intellectual traditions shaped the architecture, art, and social structures of the early Australian colony. The book presents a compelling argument for the enduring legacy of these classical ideals in a new world setting, illustrating their adaptation and transformation. It uncovers the complex interplay between imperial ambition and cultural transplantation, offering a nuanced understanding of Australia's foundational period. This scholarly analysis provides essential insights into the cultural landscape of colonial Australia, revealing the sophisticated underpinnings of its development.